Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic - Various Counties

The Transportation Worker 3 Mechanic will report to the the District Equipment Shop, but will work out of Mercer and Raleigh counties. The incumbent performs journey-level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and related buildings and structures, and erecting and operating a drilling rig.  May serve as a working shop leader. Operates a variety of heavy motorized maintenance equipment such as power graders, bulldozers, backhoes, boom mowers, track/rubber-tired excavators, and semi-trailers. Transports equipment throughout the state to construction or maintenance sites, and makes major repairs to roads and bridges. Performs major overhauls of gasoline and diesel-powered highway maintenance equipment. Performs other related duties as required.

The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and/or obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). 

• In the area of assignment of Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Pay Grade 12H
Hourly Rate: $22.7113

Transportation Worker 3 – Mechanic

• Fabricates engine and machinery parts from blueprints and drawings.
• Performs major overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered automotive and highway equipment.
• Performs a full range of maintenance, repair, and overhaul on diesel-powered engines and components exclusive to diesel equipment.
• Performs repairs to a variety of hydraulic systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections on heavy equipment.
• With appropriate welding certification, repairs highway maintenance vehicles and equipment using welding equipment.
• Maintains records of work orders, parts inventory, and repairs.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of assignment of a Mechanic, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

• Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and their components.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of daily maintenance activities and of gauges and meters used in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION: No formal education required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:  Mechanic: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an automotive mechanic servicing either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles or equipment.
Mechanic Experience Substitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.